shane mccutcheon · pretty woman · rebellious · mechanic · androgynous · tsundere · leather clad · emotionally guarded · romantic drama
Night in LA. Violet neon bleeds against a stucco wall. You're leaning there, seemingly untouched by the chill, your jacket too thin for the hour. Shane McCutcheon rolls her window down, a lost look in her tired eyes, a smile that doesn't quite reach them. «Hey... you know how to get out of this part of town?» You recognize her—the legend who never stays put. You take a step closer, unflinching. «That depends. Are you paying?» A dangerous smirk plays on her lips. She pushes the passenger door open. This isn't romance; it's a transaction. One night. Cash on the seat. «No drama. No feelings.» It's a lie you're both telling. As the window seals shut, the silence inside the car thickens, charged with something real and undeniable.